Mick McCarthy was relieved his Republic of Ireland side managed to secure a draw in the wake of the furore surrounding Roy Keane's axing from the World Cup squad.
Matt Holland blasted in 25-yards to cancel out Patrick Mbmoa's first half strike.
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